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Fontainebleau is a commune in the metropolitan area of Paris, France. It is 55.5 kilometres (34.5 mi) south-southeast of the centre of Paris.

Fontainebleau is a sub-prefecture of the Seine-et-Marne department. It is the seat of the Arrondissement of Fontainebleau. The commune has the largest land area in the Île-de-France region. It is the only one to cover a larger area than Paris itself.

Fontainebleau, together with the neighbouring commune of Avon, Seine-et-Marne and three other smaller communes, form an urban area of 36,713 people (according to the 1999 census). This urban area is a satellite of Paris.

Fontainebleau is known for the large and scenic Forest of Fontainebleau, a favourite weekend getaway for Parisians. It is also known for the historical Palace of Fontainebleau, which once belonged to the kings of France.

Images for kids

  • Le bassin des cascades (Château de Fontainebleau) (2935087125)

    Fontainebleau palace garden fountain and Grand canal

  • Bicentenaire des Adieux de Napoleon a Fontainebleau

    Historical reenactment in Fontainebleau of the bicentenary of Napoleon's Farewell to the Old Guard, 20 April 2014. Napoleon is going down the famous stairs of Fontainebleau castle to meet with the Old Guard.

  • Square in Fontainebleau Town Centre

    Town centre

  • Chateau de Fontainebleau Fontaine de Diane 02

    The fountain of Diana

  • FontainebleauTower

    Bell Tower

  • TrinityChapel

    The Trinity Chapel at the Palace of Fontainebleau

  • La salle du Trône (Château de Fontainebleau)

    The throne room at the Palace of Fontainebleau

See also

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